Opera Bar

Opera Bar reflects the spirit of Sydney, relaxed and stylish with a sunny disposition. We’re proud of Sydney, it’s the most beautiful city in the world.

Take a seat by the water and enjoy the views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as you listen to live music and indulge in the delicious seasonal menu. Yes, we may be biased but grab a seat at Opera Bar on a sunny day with a cold glass of something delicious, take in the view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge and you decide. Pure joy. We're thrilled to be able to support local

31/10/2024

It's a bad day to be a cocktail 🍹

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You, a ton of fireworks, a disco degustation, and Sydney’s most iconic view = the ultimate New Years plan, don’t you think? With just over two months 'til countdown, we’re gearing up for what we’re calling a "Future Disco" at . To secure your front-row seat to the performance of the year, head to the link in our bio 💫 Tickets are 75% sold out so don't sleep on it!

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A slice of spicy salami pizza in hand and a postcard perfect slice of Sydney in view. A mouth-watering pairing, if you ask us 🍕

17/10/2024

Follow us for the greatest view in Sydney ✨

11/10/2024

Experience Sydney’s most spectacular NYE event! Tickets now on sale to general public https://www.operabar.com.au/nye 🎆🎆🎆

05/10/2024

Everybody FREEZE! You do not have the right to remain thirst quenched this long weekend — any *frozen* cocktail you request can and will be served to you. Start here:

🍓 STRAWBERRY & YUZU DAIQUIRI
🥥 COCONUT MARGARITA
🍹 FROZEN FUSION

03/10/2024

Do not hold your horses, the countdown is on for the Melbourne Cup and we can’t wait to see all your winning faces, harbourside! For $80, enjoy roaming canapés, live entertainment, big screens, and a chance to win sweeps and prizes — all you need to do is secure your ticket! 🏇✨

29/09/2024

Say hello to our mafaldine pasta — your one-way ticket to Italy’s sun-soaked coastline! 🍝 Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, ricotta, and pangrattato. 🌊

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New season, new cravings! Our spring menu is well and truly here, packed with fresh flavours from start to finish. And trust us, this is just the first taste…

🦪 Fresh Sydney rock oysters with mignonette
🦑 Crispy salt & pepper calamari with pickled chilli
🦐 Prawn pizza topped with rocket, salsa verde, and chilli
🍕 Mortadella pizza with pistachio, stracciatella, and basil
🫛 Spring pea pizza with mint, goat cheese, and prosciutto
🍍 And for dessert: Passionfruit pavlova with pineapple and mascarpone

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Frosé, rosé, roses, cocktails (all dressed in pink) on loop — and on tap until Sunday!

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We’re blushing. Look at all those rosy cheeks, rosé and sun kissed smiles. Courtesy of our Rosé All Day festival no doubt.

P.S. We’ll be serving, pouring and frosé-ing all day. Every day. Until Sunday.🎀

07/09/2024

Rosé All Day is on! And it's day two! From now until the 15th September, you can consider , a rosé-lover's playground. Frosé, Pink Pavlova cocktails, live music, and roaming entertainment. P.S It’s free entry — score a $45 ticket for 3 custom rosé drinks and prepare to unwind. 🌸

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TOMORROW: ROSE ALL DAY BEGINS!

Opera Bar’s Rosé All Day kicks off tomorrow! 🌸 From frosé to sparkling, it’s 10 days of sipping your way into spring. Live tunes, pop-up performers, and a rosé-inspired menu await—plus $45 for 3 drinks of your choice! See you there, pink in hand! 🍷✨

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Tipping our hat to the weekend with these top-notch toppings:

Ham, artichoke, olives, mushroom
Potato, garlic, ricotta, rosemary
Olasagasti anchovy, chili oil, basil

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Perspective is everything and ours is crystal clear thanks to those blue skies and front row seats to Sydney’s finest view.

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She’s back for another year - Rosé All Day returns on the 6th of September for a full 10 days of everything rosé, cocktails, live music & sunsets. $45 for three drinks! (including cocktails, wine, & beer) Pre-purchase your tickets now at the link in our bio! 🌹😍🍷🩷🌞🌸🌷😊

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Get ready to saddle up and join the thrill as the Melbourne Cup gallops back to Opera Bar, bigger and better than ever.

Tickets for 2024 are on sale now - so send this to the group chat and start planning your Melbourne Cup on Sydney Harbour.

$80 per person
Including a glass of Champagne on arrival
Live entertainment
Screens loud & live
Lucky door, sweeps & prizes

Visit the link: https://tinyurl.com/3f8duee8 to book now.

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We’re thrilled to announce the Chiswick x Opera Bar Pre-Theatre Dining Experience this August. Matt Moran and Chiswick will be bringing some of the planted-to-plated magic harbourside, for an intimate dining concept for one month only.

$80 per person including a glass of Chandon Rosé on arrival.
Two-course set menu.
From 5pm, Monday to Thursday.
5 August - 29 August.
Limited tables each night, reservations now open via the link in our bio.

18/07/2024

If you think you've seen this cocktail before then you'd be right. The Emerald Mirage was such a hit over Vivid, we decided to put in our our menu. You're welcome ;)

🍹Emerald Mirage🍹
Three Cuts vodka, melon liqueur, pomme verte, pineapple, citrus.

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Things that go together — timeless architecture, sparkling seas, warming flavours and good company. All yours and more at the link.

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High notes and even higher spirits every day by the harbour. For the full live music lineup, head to the link in our bio.

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Two icons — endless views. From every angle at . A close third? A jug of liquid sunshine to share — our ‘BELOW THE HARBOUR’ aperol with kiwi, makrut lime leaf and citrus.

02/07/2024

The temperature’s lowering — but nonetheless, the steam’s rising on our new menu. Courtesy of Chef’s’ winter vegetable minestrone. Braced for a buttery-sourdough kiss. Yours 7 days a week. -bar

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Introducing Chefs of the House - a celebration of four of Australia’s most established and prominent chefs who helm the kitchens at the Opera House. Our very own Matt Moran, along with chefs Danielle Alvarez, Peter Gilmore and Mark Olive will each host a series of dinners in one of the Opera House’s most exclusive, hidden spaces.

During this intimate shared-table experience, you’ll be personally guided through the chef’s distinct food philosophy and menu while visual projections and live performances complement each chef’s unique theme.

Chef Matt Moran presents Ocean to Table, a culinary experience focusing on Australian produce and sustainability, and showcasing Aussie seafood at its best.

7.30pm, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th August
Your ticket includes snacks on arrival followed by a three-course dinner curated by Matt Moran, petit fours & paired wines.

Very limited reservations are available, follow the link in our bio to book now.

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There are only 10 days left to experience ’s glow up! Find out more at the link and come get amongst it.

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About Us

Welcome to Opera Bar, Sydney the most iconic bar in Australia.

Situated right above the waterline and only steps from the sails of the Sydney Opera House, the Opera Bar has been described as one of Australia’s most stunningly located bars.

With a beautiful hand crafted menu, designed and executed by our head chef Fernando Sanchez, you will find something for everyone whilst relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views of the infamous Harbour Bridge, CBD and world-renowned Sydney Opera House.

We also offer an ever expanding and evolving wine, beer and cocktail menu curated by Steve Davies and the bar team, using only the freshest ingredients to compliment seasons and offering new flavours to excite your tastebuds.

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It's a bad day to be a cocktail 🍹
Follow us for the greatest view in Sydney ✨
Experience Sydney’s most spectacular NYE event! Tickets now on sale to general public https://www.operabar.com.au/nye 🎆🎆...
Do not hold your horses, the countdown is on for the Melbourne Cup and we can’t wait to see all your winning faces, harb...
Saddle up — Melbourne Cup is en route to #OperaBar ! 🏇The down low? $80pp tickets, roaming canapés, live entertainment, ...
Sun kissed skin, satisfied smiles, margs, share plates and expansive views — on repeat all week long.
Pan seared snapper, comforting white beans  and pancetta. A winter staple at #OperaBar
POV: You’ve got a show at the @sydneyoperahouse at 7pm — but first — a two course feast (and an abundance of sides too o...
We caught up with @chefmattmoran  to talk about our new pre-theatre dining experience with @ChiswickWoollahra. Available...
Sip in full colour at Opera Bar throughout @vividsydney. To celebrate, we’ll be serving three special cocktails inspired...
Name a more iconic Aussie dish. Dare you. Come seafood platter with us, ASAP. #OperaBar
Salad days. “A Shakespearean idiom referring to a period of carefree innocence, idealism, and pleasure associated with y...

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Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 12am
Tuesday 10:30am - 12am
Wednesday 10:30am - 12am
Thursday 10:30am - 12am
Friday 10:30am - 12:30am
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30am
Sunday 10:30am - 12am

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